News
10 months ago
Indiana man dies in I-74 crash in Vermilion County

Champaign County Coroner, Laurie Brauer, has identified the victim of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Interstate 74 in Vermilion County. Isaiah Edmond, 35, of Indiana, was pronounced dead at 5:27 AM on March 18, at the Carle Foundation Hospital Emergency Department in Urbana.

Education
10 months ago
Illinois community college enrollment sees record growth, largest increase since the 1990s

Illinois community colleges have experienced a record enrollment growth in the spring semester, with total enrollment reaching over 285,000 students, marking an 8.9% increase compared to last year.

News
10 months ago
ACCIDENT UPDATE #2: Fatal crash on I-74 westbound in Vermilion County lead to road closure

FITHIAN, IL (Chambana Today) – One person is dead following a fatal crash early […]

News
10 months ago
ACCIDENT UPDATE: I-74 traffic disrupted by two-vehicle crash near milepost 201, lanes reopened by 10:30 a.m.

VERMILION COUNTY, IL (Chambana Today) – Drivers traveling westbound on I-74 encountered significant delays […]

Community
10 months ago
Illini Media Group celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the world’s shortest parade in downtown Rantoul

On Monday, March 17th, MIX 94.5 and Rewind 92.5 celebrated a unique St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Downtown Rantoul. The event featured The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 

News
10 months ago
Traffic diversion on I-74 due to two-vehicle crash near milepost 201

Drivers traveling westbound on I-74 just after 5 a.m. this morning found significant delays near Milepost 201 due to a 2-vehicle crash. Troop 7 units reported to the scene, and as a result, westbound traffic was being diverted at Milepost 206.

News
10 months ago
Middle school basketball championships set to make large impact in Champaign-Urbana area

The Champaign-Urbana area is gearing up to host the Illinois Middle School Basketball Championships for the fourth consecutive year, from March 21–23.

Entertainment
10 months ago
REO Speedwagon to reunite for special concert in Champaign this summer

REO Speedwagon will reunite for a special retrospective concert in Champaign this summer, celebrating the band’s long legacy. The concert will be held on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the State Farm Center, and will feature former members Neal Doughty, Alan Gratzer, Bruce Hall, Terry Luttrell, Mike Murphy, and Steve Scorfina. The evening will also honor the memory of the band’s late members, Gary Richrath and Gregg Philbin.

Crime
10 months ago
ACCIDENT UPDATE: Champaign County Coroner identifies bicyclist killed in I-74 crash

The Champaign County Coroner has identified the man who was struck and killed by a car while riding his bicycle on I-74 in Urbana Sunday night. The victim has been confirmed as 57-year-old John K. Kwiatkowski, a resident of Urbana.

Community
10 months ago
Vermilion County Animal Shelter hosts adult prom to benefit shelter animals

The Vermilion County Animal Shelter, in partnership with the Vermilion County Animal Shelter Foundation, is hosting a special adult prom on April 5, to raise funds for the animals in their care.